Meet The Team:  Heather Paul

Meet The Team: Heather Paul

Heather Paul went from being curious about ‘these blobs on rocks’, to becoming a specialist in the field of lichens. She’s one of our most dedicated volunteers, and FHT’s resident lichen expert. Here’s her story: Tell us a little of your story – where are you from,...
Forres Academy visits the Hinterland

Forres Academy visits the Hinterland

For a second year running, pupils transitioning from S2 to S3 at Forres Academy visited Findhorn Hinterland to learn a little about the land and the conservation work that happens here. This is part of a partnership between the school and FHT that has been funded by...
Italy in the Hinterland

Italy in the Hinterland

Italy came to the Hinterland in the form of a group of 19 teenagers from the Steiner School in Padua. As part of a full programme in Ecovillage Findhorn, they shared some warm (despite the cold) experiences in the Hinterland. Here’s the story in their own words. Love...
What a buzz! Visiting the bees

What a buzz! Visiting the bees

Joy, wonder and magic – that’s what FHT member Gina Pattisson and her two children experienced on a Spring tour of our beehives. ‘It left us buzzing with excitement and stories for weeks! By Gina Pattisson Spring break is always a wonderful time to have the kids off...
Forres Academy Field Trip Report

Forres Academy Field Trip Report

Forty nine pupils from the Forres Academy National 5 Biology classes travelled to Findhorn on June 22nd to carry out practical sampling techniques as part of their Unit course work – Life on Earth. This trip was supported by the Findhorn Hinterland Trust whose...
Findhorn Fledglings – May 2023

Findhorn Fledglings – May 2023

It’s another Friday, 10am and all appears peaceful in the Findhorn Hinterland. Indeed, it is. Birdsong near and far. The subtle scurry of wildlife. Maybe the distant roar of a chainsaw too! Nevertheless something else pierces the forest sounds. Laughter. The pitta...